Best Public Charter Schools in Hamilton County (2025-26)

Best Hamilton County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public charter schools serving 2,548 students in Hamilton County, TN.

The top ranked public charter schools in Hamilton County, TN are Ivy Academy Inc., Montessori Elementary At Highland Park and Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Hamilton County, TN public charter schools have an score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 19%), and score of 25% (versus the 21% statewide average). Charter schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public charter school average of 91% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Hamilton County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Ivy Academy Inc.

Charter School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
:

Top 50%

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8520 Dayton Pike
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
(423) 305-7494

Gr: 6-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #22.

Montessori Elementary At Highland Park

Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
:

Bottom 50%

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700 S. Hawthorne St
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 702-7230

Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #33.

Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy

Charter School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
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1802 Bailey Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 702-7230

Gr: 6-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #44.

Chattanooga Preparatory School

Charter School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 21%)
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1815 Union Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 602-7737

Gr: 6-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #55.

Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence

Charter School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
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2029 East 23rd St
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 710-1121

Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #66.

Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence Middle School

Charter School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6%)
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1849 Union Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 602-7737

Gr: 6-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: n/an/a

Chatt Academy Community School

Charter School

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901 Woodmore Ln
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 258-5595

Rank: n/an/a

Chattanooga Charter School Of Excellence High School

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201 E. 37th Street, Temporary
Chattanooga, TN 37410
(423) 498-7020

Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: n/an/a

Ivy Academy's Skillern Elementary School

Charter School

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9555 Dayton Pike, C/o Daisy Ch
Soddy Daisy, TN 37384
(423) 305-7494

Gr: K-5 | 170 students Minority enrollment: 18%

[+] Show Closed 51��s in Hamilton County, TN

Hamilton County 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Birchwood Elementary School (Closed 2014)

5623 Hwy 60
Birchwood, TN 37308
(423) 961-2444

Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Chattanooga Middle Museum Magnet School (Closed 2010)

Magnet School

1219 W Mississippi Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 209-5914

Gr: 5-8 | 249 students Minority enrollment: 92%

Dawn Center (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

901 Altamont Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 493-5161

Gr: PK-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Falling Water Elementary School (Closed 2023)

715 Roberts Mill Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4711

Gr: K-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Hamilton County High School (Closed 2020)

9050 Career Ln
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 344-1433

Gr: 11-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Hillcrest Elementary School (Closed 2023)

4302 Bonny Oaks Dr
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 855-2602

Gr: PK-5

Howard Elementary School (Closed 2006)

100 East 25th St
Chattanooga, TN 37408
(423) 209-5858

Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

John P. Franklin Middle School (Closed 2005)

200 East 37th St
Chattanooga, TN 37410
(423) 209-5800

Gr: 6-8 | 384 students

Lakeside Academy (Closed 2023)

4850 Jersey Pike
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 855-2605

Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Mcbrien Elementary School (Closed 2011)

1501 Tombras Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(423) 209-8538

Gr: PK-5

New Consortium Of Law And Business Middle School (Closed 2023)

1200 Grove St
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(901) 214-5298

Gr: 6

Twentyfirst Century Academy (Closed 2010)

4201 Cherryton Dr
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 493-0309

Gr: K-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Washington School (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

7821 Hancock Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 893-3520

Gr: 6-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

White Oak Elementary School (Closed 2006)

901 Altamont Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 209-7740

Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Hamilton County, TN?

The top ranked public charter schools in Hamilton County, TN include Ivy Academy Inc., Montessori Elementary At Highland Park and Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy.

How many public charter schools are located in Hamilton County?

9 public charter schools are located in Hamilton County.

What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?

Hamilton County public charter schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public charter schools average of 91% (majority Black).